Reviews for Air Purifiers Designed for Reducing Chemical Gases
It may be impossible for people suffering from the condition to avoid all chemicals but with the help of an air purifier, these people can at least make their home a safe place for them to be. An air purifier is able to absorb and eliminate these harmful chemical fumes from the air. People with this sensitivity are able to breathe easier with an air purifier.
The Alen A375UV Gas & VOC Package offers an all-around solution to cleaning the air of several gas & VOC particles from paint, carpeting, copiers/printers, paint thinner, glues, cosmetics, laminated furniture, certain aerosols and plastics and more.
AllerAir Sentinel 5000 air purifier contains the closest gas phase adsorbents commercially available, intended to reduce levels of certain toxic gases.
The IQAir Multi-Gas GC air purifier is excellent for not only cleaning smoke and other particles, but is effective in removing odors and a wide spectrum of gases and chemicals.
Coverage Area: 900 sq ft
Particles Removed: 99 %
Noise Level (High Speed): 72 dBA
Have you heard of "Sick Building Syndrome?"
Numerous studies conducted by the EPA over the last 25 years have shown measurable levels of over 107 known carcinogens in modern offices and homes. The presence of these VOC's (volatile organic compounds) is due to the switch from open windows to energy efficient living and working environments, made necessary in the 1970's due to the energy crisis atmosphere that had developed. Combined with the advent of modern building methodology and products, the result has been energy efficient homes and offices that contain amounts of known cancer causing chemicals. In extreme cases, some buildings have such high levels of contaminants that they are known as "Sick Buildings" because exposure to them results in multiple symptoms of sickness exhibited by the inhabitants who try to use them.
The fact that concerns most scientist and doctors is the unknown effects that could occur in humans over long periods of time, being in contact with low dosages of these cancer causing VOC's such as are found in modern offices and homes. Scientists say it is still too soon to tell whether increased incidences of cancer can be attributed to exposure to modern living and working stations.
The NASA research indicates that lessening prolonged exposure to VOC's and other commonly found indoor pollutants (secondhand smoke, ozone, etc.) can add substantially to your long term quality of life.